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Oakey, James, 1817-1896

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1817 - 1896

Biographical History

James Oakey (1817-1896) was the father to Sarah Oakey Sirrine.

James Oakey was born June 21, 1817 in Derbyshire, England. On April 23, 1862 his family immigrated to the United States, eventually ending up in Idaho. A year later, he followed suit and settled there in the Bear Lake region of Southeastern Idaho. On December 31, 1896, he died in Paris, Idaho.

Citation:
Sarah Oakey Sirrine collection, 1834-1974 (James Oakey; father of Sarah Oakey Sirrine; died December 31, 1896 in Paris, Idaho)

FamilySearch, April 20, 2024 (born June 21, 1817 in Derbyshire, England; family immigrated to Idaho in 1862; James Oakey followed a year later and settled in southeast Idaho)

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Helen Bateman collection of Sarah Oakey Sirrine manuscripts, 1840-1967

 Series
Identifier: MSS 8593 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Materials includes letters, postcards, and other manuscript items collected by Sarah Oakey Sirrine related to her ancestors and herself. Dated 1840 to 1967.

Dates: 1840-1967
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8593, Sarah Oakey Sirrine collection

Volume 1, 1840-1923

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 8593 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Materials includes letters, postcards, and other manuscript items collected by Sarah Oakey Sirrine related to her ancestors and herself. Dated 1840 to 1923.

Dates: 1840-1923
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8593, Sarah Oakey Sirrine collection / Helen Bateman collection of Sarah Oakey Sirrine manuscripts

Volume 2, 1862-1917

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 8593 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Materials includes letters, postcards, and other manuscript items collected by Sarah Oakey Sirrine related to her ancestors and herself. Dated 1862 to 1917.

Dates: 1862-1917
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8593, Sarah Oakey Sirrine collection / Helen Bateman collection of Sarah Oakey Sirrine manuscripts

Volume 3, 1865-1944

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 8593 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Materials includes letters, postcards, and other manuscript items collected by Sarah Oakey Sirrine related to her ancestors and herself. Dated 1865 to 1944.

Dates: 1865-1944
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8593, Sarah Oakey Sirrine collection / Helen Bateman collection of Sarah Oakey Sirrine manuscripts

Volume 4, 1860-1967

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 8593 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Materials includes letters, postcards, and other manuscript items collected by Sarah Oakey Sirrine related to her ancestors and herself. Dated 1860 to 1967.

Dates: 1860-1967
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8593, Sarah Oakey Sirrine collection / Helen Bateman collection of Sarah Oakey Sirrine manuscripts

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